Minister commends Waikato Councils for collaborative water leadership
Local Government Minister Hon. Simon Watts has praised Waikato councils for their leadership and...
Consultation opens on future of water services
Matamata-Piako District Council is the latest Waikato Council to signal its preference to join...
Join the climate-ready conversation
Extreme weather events, like the 2023 storms or the 2020 drought, show how disruptive severe...
Minister commends Waikato Councils for collaborative water leadership
Local Government Minister Hon. Simon Watts has praised Waikato councils for their leadership and collaboration as they explore a joint approach to managing water services across the region.
The Minis...
Read MoreKing's Birthday and Matariki public holiday hours 2025
Please see the following hours over King's Birthday and Matariki public holidays:
Council offices and Libraries
Closed on Monday 2 June (King's Birthday).
Closed on Friday 20 June (Matariki...
Read MoreConsultation opens on future of water services
Matamata-Piako District Council is the latest Waikato Council to signal its preference to join with up to six other Waikato councils to form a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) for the future deli...
Read MoreStudholme Street water main replacement continues
Over the next few months, we are renewing another section of the Studholme Street water main, as part of our work to improve the reliability of Morrinsville’s water infrastructure.
Water and wastewat...
Read MoreMove Waikato Survey - be in to win
Our partners Sport Waikato currently have a survey out aimed at finding out how active we are – or aren’t, and where we go to be active! We need to hear from everyone aged 18+ or those who have left ...
Read MoreNotice of meetings - May 2025
The following meetings have been scheduled for the month of May 2025.
To be held in the Council Chambers, Matamata-Piako District Council, 35 Kenrick Street, Te Aroha:
Matamata-Piako District Coun...
Read MoreJoin the climate-ready conversation
Extreme weather events, like the 2023 storms or the 2020 drought, show how disruptive severe weather can be to our day-to-day lives. As these events become more frequent, it’s important we all prepare...
Read MoreWhat are our options for water services?
Councils all over New Zealand are working out the best way to look after drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services for generations to come.
They have to choose between at least two options. ...
Read MoreDogs in Togs
Dogs of all shapes and sizes gathered at our annual Dogs in Togs event last Sunday, taking the final dip at Swim Zone Morrinsville before it closed for the season.
The event was split into two sessio...
Read MorePaving the way for a new facility
The first stage of groundwork at Open Country Stadium is now complete thanks to J Swap, who have paved the way for the main build to begin, which will be led by Fosters. Work commenced in December a...
Read MoreNotice of meetings - March and April 2025
The following meeting has been rescheduled:
Waharoa (Matamata) Aerodrome Committee - Thursday 15 May (previously Thursday 20 March).
The following meetings have been scheduled for the month of A...
Read MoreWhy water reform matters
Did you know a lot of New Zealand’s water and wastewater pipes and treatment plants were built ages ago and need replacing?
Fixing them isn’t just about replacing the old stuff - most of them need si...
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